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Wang Talu
王大陸
TaLu.jpg
Darren Wang in 2016
Born (1991-05-29) May 29, 1991 (age 34)
Other names Darren Wang
Dalu Wang
Wang Dalu
Talu Wang
Alma mater Toko University
Occupation Actor
Years active 2008–2025
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese 王大陸
Simplified Chinese 王大陆
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu Pinyin Wáng Dàlù
Southern Min
Hokkien POJ Ông Tāi-lio̍k

Darren Wang Talu (Chinese: 王大陸; pinyin: Wáng Dàlù; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Ông Tāi-lio̍k; born May 29, 1991) is a popular actor from Taiwan. He became very famous for his main role as Hsu Tai-yu in the movie Our Times. This film is a "coming-of-age" story, which means it's about growing up and discovering yourself.

Darren Wang's Acting Journey

Darren Wang started his acting journey in 2008. His first TV show was called Mysterious Incredible Terminator. He then appeared in his first movie, In Case of Love, in 2010.

Breakthrough Role in Our Times

In 2015, Darren Wang starred in the very popular high school romance movie Our Times. His performance in this film made him a big star. After the movie's success, he was even named GQ's Man of the Year. He also sang some songs for the soundtracks of movies he acted in. In 2019, he appeared in the film The Last Wish.

Recent Film Roles

In 2019, Darren Wang played the main male character in the romantic movie Fall in Love at First Kiss. This movie was a new version of a famous Taiwanese TV series. He has continued to act in many films and TV shows since then.

Movies and TV Shows

Darren Wang has acted in many different movies and television series. Here are some of his notable works.

Movies Featuring Darren Wang

Year English Title Chinese Title Role
2010 In Case of Love 街角的小王子 Lu Lu
2012 Love's Two Faces 愛情的兩張臉 Xiao Jie
2014 A Choo 打噴嚏 Ye Jianhan
7 Love Design 相愛的七種設計 Chen Hongyi
2015 Our Times 我的少女時代 Hsu Taiyu
2016 Suddenly Seventeen 28歲未成年 Yan Yan
Railroad Tigers 鐵道飛虎 Da Guo
Yo-Kai Watch Movie: It's the Secret of Birth, Meow! 妖怪手錶電影版:誕生的秘密喵! Tianye Jingcang
2017 10,000 Miles 一萬公里的約定 Sean Fang
Legend of the Naga Pearls 鮫珠傳 Ni Kongkong
2018 A Better Tomorrow 2018 英雄本色2018 Ma Ke
2019 Fall in Love at First Kiss 一吻定情 Jiang Zhishu
The Rookies 素人特攻 Zhao Feng
The Last Wish 小小的願望 Xu Hao
Super Me 超級的我 Sang Yu
2023 No More Bets 孤注一擲 Gu Tian Zhi

Television Series Starring Darren Wang

Year English Title Chinese Title Role Network
2008 Mysterious Incredible Terminator 霹靂MIT Yang Shengkai FTV
2010 Gloomy Salad Days 死神少女 Xiao Hai PTS
Channel-X 國民英雄 Gu Yongen TTV
2017 Candle in the Tomb: Mu Ye Gui Shi 鬼吹燈之牧野詭事 Hu Tian iQiyi
2020 The Wolf 狼殿下 Zhu Youwen iQiyi, Tencent, Youku
Quiet Among Disquiet 安静

Variety and Reality Shows

Darren Wang has also appeared on various TV shows where he is himself, not playing a character.

Year English Title Chinese Title Role Network
2017 Give Me Five 高能少年团 Cast member Zhejiang Television
2020 Produce Camp 2020 创造营2020 Guest appearance Tencent Video
2022 Call Me by Fire (season 2) 披荊斬棘 Participant Mango TV
2024 Ai's Kitchen 艾嘉食堂 Himself / Bartender SET Metro / Netflix Asia

Music by Darren Wang

Darren Wang has also contributed to music, often for the soundtracks of his own films.

Year English Title Chinese Title Album Notes
2016 "Big Brother" 大哥 Railroad Tigers OST with Wang Kai, Wu Yonglun & Sang Ping
"Playing My Beloved Folk Lute" 弹起我心爱的土琵琶 with Wang Kai, Wu Yonglun & Sang Ping
2017 "Proud Youths" 骄傲的少年 Give Me Five OST with Zhang Yishan, Wang Junkai, Dong Zijian & Liu Haoran
2019 "We Won't Be Sad in the End" 最后不会有悲伤 The Last Wish OST with Peng Yuchang & Wei Daxun

Awards and Recognitions

Darren Wang has received several awards and nominations for his acting and style.

Year Award Category Nominated Work Result
2015 GQ Man of the Year Awards Fashion Award N/A Won
4th iQiyi All-Star Carnival Newcomer Film Award Our Times Won
2016 20th China Music Awards Popular Star Award – Film Won
18th Taipei Film Awards Best Actor Nominated
5th APAN Star Awards Rising Star Award N/A Won
2017 2nd Fashion Up Awards Popularity Award – Male Won
Men's UNO YOUNG Red Awards Best Actor Won
GQ Man of the Year Awards Fashionista of the Year Won
2018 4th Jackie Chan Action Movie Awards Best New Actor In Action A Better Tomorrow 2018 Nominated
2019 11th Macau International Movie Festival Best Supporting Actor The Last Wish Nominated

See also

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